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KIX Africa 19 Hub Webinar on MHPSS for Teachers

When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 15:00 - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 17:00
Where:
Online
Timezone:
Africa/Nairobi
Organizers:
  • Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Africa 19 Hub
  • UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA)
  • UNICEF Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESARO)
  • African Union’s Pan-Africa Institute of Education for Development (AU IPED)

Join the first KIX 2023 webinar, focusing on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for teachers. This webinar will serve as a platform for educators and education specialists in Africa to engage in a meaningful discussion on enhancing mental well-being and support systems for teachers.
 

Webinar Details

Topic: Mental Health: The Best Investment for Teachers in Africa? Subtopic: A Systemic Approach to Strengthening Mental Health & Psychosocial Support for Resilient Teachers and Learners in Africa

Date: Tuesday, 22nd August 2023

Time: 15:00-17:00hrs (East Africa Time)

Duration: 2 hours
 

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, Secretary General of AFTRA, Chief Executive of the National Teaching Council of Ghana, and President of Education International, Africa Region, will address the importance of prioritizing teachers' well-being and psychosocial support for better learning outcomes in Africa.

The webinar is organized under the framing of the KIX Africa 19 hub managed by UNESCO-IICBA, UNICEF ESARO and AUC-IPED, with the goal of fostering valuable insights into building a resilient teaching community. It aims to:

  1. present the key issues impacting teacher mental health and wellbeing
  2. share national and regional interventions on MHPSS for teachers; and
  3. identify strategies to create linkages with various stakeholders.
     

Join the webinar by registering via the Zoom link here and be a part of this crucial conversation.